PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING
The National Phlebotomy Certification Program through U Matter Training is a 64-hour program in which students will learn the art of venipuncture. Students will learn both didactically and hands-on during the class. We will cover anatomy, physiology of blood, equipment, venesection, lab processing, special specimen procurement, OSHA, CLIA regulations, centrifuging, microscope use, capillary punctures, etc. Students will be required to pass 4 chapter quizzes and score at least 80% on a practice exam.
As an important member of the clinical laboratory team, you will:
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draw blood specimens by venipuncture, syringe and micro-collection techniques
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collect and process other clinical specimens
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prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis0
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assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, blood vials, and centrifuges.